by Byron Schlomach | Aug 28, 2019 | Blog
It’s not uncommon to hear people declare health care a fundamental human right. At least two candidates for U.S. President, Sanders and Warren, would create the obligation for us all to provide health care for everyone through “Medicare for all.” The most common...
by Byron Schlomach | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
For the sake of most Oklahomans, our state legislature should continue to hold out against the unrelenting pressure of monied interests and refuse to expand the state’s Medicaid program under Obamacare. Why? It’s simple, really, if someone is robbing my house, moving...
by Byron Schlomach | Jul 8, 2019 | Research
Medicaid Expansion in Colorado: An Exercise in Futility Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper interprets conclusions from a report by the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise Board in plain language. It shows that hospitals in Colorado...
by Byron Schlomach | Apr 3, 2019 | Research
Multilateral Disarmament: A State Compact to End Corporate Welfare Authors Byrson Schlomach, Stephen Slivinski, James Hohman Abstract This paper (jointly published by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the 1889 Institute) comprehensively discusses various forms...
by Byron Schlomach | Mar 26, 2019 | Research
The Need for a Knowledge and Skills Audit of State Government Jobs Authors Byron Schlomach, Vance H. Fried Abstract This paper finds that state job postings often require, or express a preference for, levels of education for applicants that are greater than necessary....
